Tascosa Drive-In hosting season’s final Christmas Movie Marathon on Saturday
By popular demand, the Tascosa Drive-In at 1999 Dumas Dr. Amarillo will host a holiday movie marathon from 6:30 p.m. to 1:45 a.m. Saturday. Join them for one last evening of films, holiday magic and memories before they close for the winter season.
The movie lineup includes “The Polar Express,” “Elf,” “Red One” and “Christmas Vacation,” and Santa will be stopping by to visit with guests. Gates open at 5 p.m., with movies starting at 6:30 p.m.
In this October 2023 file photo, cars line up at the Tascosa Drive-in located in Amarillo.
Admission per carload – up to seven people – is $30 plus tax, or $31.20 with a credit card. No outside food or drinks are allowed unless a $10 single-use Food Pass is purchased. Supporting their concessions helps keep the drive-in open. For more information, visit their website or follow them on Facebook.
Save lives before the holidays and enjoy special rewards
This holiday season, the Coffee Memorial Blood Center (CMBC) is calling on the community to spread joy and make a lifesaving impact by giving the ultimate gift of life.
CMBC will host two special events before Christmas to show appreciation for donors who give blood during the holiday season:
Dec. 17-20: Donate blood at CMBC or a mobile blood drive and receive a $15 grocery coupon, sponsored by Butterball, to use at your local store. The coupon can be applied to your entire grocery bill, not just Butterball products.
Dec. 23-24: Donate blood at CMBC or a mobile blood drive and receive two Fandango movie vouchers, redeemable at theaters near you.
In addition, all successful donors will receive a festive long-sleeve holiday-themed T-shirt.
Road work includes Fifth Avenue widening at US 87 in Canyon
Beginning Tuesday, Dec. 17, Fifth Avenue, west of US 87 in Canyon is closed due to crews widening the roadway. The work is expected to be completed by Saturday. Drivers will still have access to north and southbound US 87 and area businesses during this time.
Also in Canyon, both directions of the I-27 frontage roads at Hwy. 217 will be closed through Thursday for paving operations, with entrance and exit ramps closed during that time, depending on the work being done. These include the southbound I-27 entrance ramp from Hwy. 217, the northbound I-27 exit ramp to Hwy. 217 and the northbound I-27 entrance ramp from Hwy 217.
High mast lighting installation, paving and bridge work also will impact traffic in Amarillo this week, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Amarillo said.
On Tuesday, the left and center lanes of eastbound I-40 at Tyler and Harrison streets were closed for bridge maintenance, and the eastbound I-40 entrance ramp from Washington Street is expected to be closed during this time. TxDOT expects the work to be completed in two days. The eastbound I-40 entrance ramp from Soncy Road was closed Tuesday for high mast lighting installation, with work expected to be completed by Thursday. The right lane and shoulder of eastbound I-40 at Coulter Street were closed Tuesday for high mast lighting installation as well, with work is expected to be completed by Thursday.
On Thursday, the westbound I-40 exit ramp to Georgia Street will be closed for high mast lighting installation. Throughout the week, various lane closures will take place in both directions of the I-40 frontage roads, from Soncy Road to Washington Street, for high mast lighting installation, and the left lane of eastbound I-40 at Hope Road will be closed for ditch maintenance.
Please drive with caution and reduce speed through all work zones. All projects are subject to change; for the latest road conditions, visit www.drivetexas.org.
Panhandle Chapter – Texas Restaurant Association donates $25,000 to local charities
Through proceeds raised from its annual Restaurant Roundup, golf tournament and wine dinner, the Panhandle Restaurant Association announced via social media it is donating $25,000 to local charities, scholarships and local culinary classes. The recipients are Meals on Wheels, Snack Pack 4 Kids, Amarillo Area Foundation scholarships, High Plains Food Bank Kid’s Cafe, AmTech, Tascosa, Hereford, Canyon ISD, Boys Ranch, Amarillo High School, Palo Duro High School and Caprock culinary classes.
This article originally appeared on Amarillo Globe-News: Community news: Tascosa Drive-In to host season’s last movie marathon
